Let me say you both are a AMAZING! My mother is a stroke survivor. She walks with a cane but she is paralyzed on one side and I promised myself that I'd figure out a way to take her on a real vacation where she could be independent. Your video not only helped me book the correct room for her needs (Fac-say with Carnival) then you did a video on renting mobility devices that could be delivered to your cabin... omg that nugget of information was everything I needed. Although she only needs a scooter for the grocery store she would definitely need it onboard and at port I was able to reserve one. Our port sucks (Norfolk Va) so this will be interesting lol. All I need now is someones credit card to pay for all of this LOL 😂. Thank you again.
You are so awesome to take your mom on a cruise !! We are glad to have been a small part of you getting her there. Have an awesome time and let us know how it all went !! Please send pics !!
I just got off the Carnival Magic. Everything was great but if I had to complain about 1 thing it would be this...I am in a wheelchair and I noticed that there weren't that many wheelchair accessible public bathrooms on the ship. I only found 2. So anytime I had to go to the bathroom, I had to leave my group for an extra 20 min than what it would normally take me so I could go find a bathroom and there wasn't a handicapped nearby all the time. A few times I just ended up going back to my room to use the restroom. Thank you for your info!!!
That's why we study the deck plans of every ship and count the # of HC public bathrooms. That's at the top of our decision making list. The days of being on a cruise ship with only 2-3 HC public bathrooms is over for us. Live and learn.
@@Cruisingwithwheels yes good advice. That was a cruise we booked because our friends invited us and when they did they were already booked on it. But from now on that is something I'm going to research before I book.
Thank you so much for your videos. Recently my husband and I have booked a cruise thru a travel agent. Sad to say she did not do a good job. She did not check for a FAC-SSA for my husband. I did not know until I saw your video about the special needs form.
Very good information thanks guys. Could you also possibly do an updated video on this subject especially with the modification and new ships coming out.
Brandon from @TheWeekendCruiser recommended your channel to me. You two are awesome! I realize this is an older video, but the info was very helpful. Thank you, and your outtakes cracked me up 😂😂
I spoke to the Special Need Desk at Carnival today. I suggested they make Cruising with Wheels required viewing for training of their employees. It is not enough that they know what the cruise lines require. Your videos can teach them some empathy . This is something they can't learn in a rule book. No noe is teaching it better than you two. s
We aim to please !! If we don't look out for ourselves, who will ? LOL We enjoy filming all the information we can find, to help out our cruising friends.
Thank you so much for this information. Took a cruise about 5 years ago and I was not disabled yet. Best vacation ever I will definitely go again. Still adjusting to progressive loss of mobility and with autoimmune disease as the cause assistance needed can vary widely at times. Also the needs involved with immune suppression medication I found information for Carnival a protocol for storing and using injections/and/or refrigerated medication. This definitely gave peace of mind if I were to flare or be injured from overactivity (pretty likely lol) Also knowing I can have shower seat (regular use) and grab bars (intermittent) without taking away from a wheelchair user makes the choice guilt free.
Thank you!!!! Although I use a walker, it's a godsend that the cruise lines are getting with the program concerning people with disabilities. Kudos to you guys for doing this video!! I believe you are the only you tubers that give info for people with disabilities.
I would never have looked up a video like this before but now we have a 16yr old son who was in a horrible car accident last September and is paralyzed from the chest down. We have 5 other kids,ranging 9yr -19yr. So a cruise would be great for all ages in our family. Just hoping by next summer 2022,my son will be wanting to do this. Thank you for this very detailed video.
I have just discovered your channel , so just subscribed .You were recommended by morgan on the unofficial travel guide .Its great for someone like me , as I'm in a wheelchair and I so want to go on a cruise . Really enjoyed this video and the few others ive seen .Great to hear from other people who have the same issues mobilitywise , whilst having a sense of humour lol. Keep up the good work guys !
Thanks Julie....and welcome to the Cruising with Wheels family !!! Morgan is a sweetheart for recommending us to you !! We post videos every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.......even while we're away on a cruise. We look forward to any comments, suggestions & questions you might have. Keep watching & enjoy !!!
Amazing info. I was just talking about accessible room with my sister. We are both on walking canes so we have a tendency to leave the accessible rooms for those who need it the most we get around very wonderfully however my biggest pet peeve is how low the toilets are which is very stressful on my knees so I've decided whether it's a hotel room or a cruise ship I'm going to start ordering the accessible rooms thank you so much for the information it was very informative
Going on RCCL in January 2019 Allure of the seas. I am a recent left leg amputee and need a wheelchair to get around. Your videos are as much entertaining and useful. If I like my cruising experience, I think you convinced me to try NCL next time!
You guys are AWESOME! I am partially mobile , can walk in cabin but need wc or scooter for any distance. I can use an ambulatory accessible Cabin and do. Thank you for paving the way for so many others💕🌹❤️😻🚢⚓️🌴😀
That's awesome !!! Every cruise, we see so many more cruisers with mobility issues and are heartened that they don't let their health issues hold them back.
The cabin outlets are generally at the desk. Cabins are pretty much equipped with both standard European 220/230 volt AC and standard North American 110 volts AC outlets. The outlet in the bathroom is for the sole purpose of an electric razor and a sign plaque to that, is affixed to the wall above it.
Celebrity offers amazing accessibility! Placing your key card near the cabin door sensor will allow the door to open for you at entrance. Lightly elbow or fist bumping the sensor from the inside opens the door automatically as well. The balconies are also accessible as are the cabin restroom. It’s unfortunate how limited these rooms are in availability. I’m going to check out NCL next! My fiancé is a C3/C4 quad so thanks for sharing this helpful video!!
They will not allow you to bring your own as far as we know. They do however allow you to rent one for the duration or the cruise from the approved company the cruise line you are traveling on uses. You will have to check with whom that is by calling the special needs department of whatever cruise line you are booked with.
Love your videos guys! We just booked a fully accessible room on the carnival sunrise for my wife's parents! We're so pumped, since his muscular dystrophy has progressed, they haven't traveled in over 10 years, and this will be their be first cruise! Keep up the awesome work! On a side note, have you been to Bermuda? And if so any tips? We'll be there in September.
I will say I've learned a lot the in 5 years, we finally helped get him back into golf as a former coworker run it local stand up and play foundation.... The other day when I asked her dad if he was pumped for the cruise, he was more interested in golfing lol... Love it!
I'm so glad I found you guys. I'm wheelchair bound and your information is wonderful! I'm wondering if you know where I can find pictures or videos of the accessible cabins. Just an update on the Segways with Carnival. They now allow Segways on the ship for use only in port. You can not use them on the ship.
We traveled on Discovery Princess (2022) with push wheelchair. ALL of the corridors ALWAYS had cleaning carts blocking them. It was very frustrating. Sometimes my wife was able to get out of the chair, collapse it, push through. But, whe now has an electric scooter which, obviously, is NOT colapsable (easily!). Have you had this kind of problem?
Just robe-watched this video...12-26-18... Kevin... I have been listening to a book series.. The man character,,,a police officer... uses the word “traverse” all the time. Each time I hear it, I thunk of you.. it’s a fun word..
I'm certainly glad to hear that Carnival isn't carrying passengers down the ladder ( in my wheelchair, no less) anymore. I was terrified. When my day was over. I got back on the ship (the same way). Never left the ship again the rest of the day! My family went without me.
Hello! I've just started watching your videos and I really enjoy them.😊 My DH & I are still new to cruising, having been on one with Royal and have two booked (one each on Royal's Oasis & Princess' Regal). My main question is - do you have any info on Princess Accessible balconies or deluxe accessible balconies for 3 people? We are wanting to bring our teenage daughter on our Princess Cruise but am not sure if 3 in an accessible will work. I know it does in Royal but I can't find much on Regal Princess. I have OI (brittle bone/collagen disorder) and use a scooter on board and also need an accessible bathroom. I'm wondering if we should still go ahead and try Princess or cancel our booking and go with Royal or NCL - which I can find more info on accessible balconies. Having a balcony is a dream for DH & I so we really want to be able to stick with that type of cabin. Any and all advice/info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you both so much for your time. Happy travels!😊🚢
Hi Rachael !! We don't have much info on Princess Accessible balconies. If you have already booked these two cruises, I suggest you call your travel agent or Princess direct, and ask them. They will probably get you the info you need faster than we can. Happy cruising !!
Thank you for the insight you provide in your videos! I am a below-knee amputee and I'm planning my first cruise...with Carnival in February 2019. Wearing my prosthesis is usually a nightmare so I rely heavily on my cheelchair. I know that I will need a FAC room. Do you know if carnival has FAC suites? Also, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to bring my own manual wheelchair, or rent one? I'm concerned about air travel with my chair, getting from airport to ship, etc. I'm both excited and nervous, not sure what to expect!
We're pretty sure carnival has FAC Suites, like the other cruise lines. You can bring your own wheelchair, like I do OR rent one...the rental company will have it in your cabin waiting for you. If you don't bring your own wheelchair, you're at the mercy of relying on wheelchairs at the airport and at the cruise terminal. You'll get priority boarding on the airplane....1st one on. However, you'll be the last one off, because the'll have to get your wheelchair pulled from luggage cargo. We always use a private car service to pick us up at the airport & get us to the ship. We order an SUV big enough & let them know that one passenger is in a wheelchair. If you're looking to just bet a cruise transport bus......they can fold up your wheelchair & store it underneath with everyone's luggage.....if you can get up the 3-4 steps to the bus. Or grab a cab...you'll need a cab " van " to accommodate you.
My mother is paralyzed from the chest down, and we're going to the Bahamas in November on Carnival Liberty. Do you have any tips, guidance or suggestions? I want the process to be as smooth as possible for her. She DID book a handicapped accessible balcony room... Any feedback would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. 😊
Our 1st advice would be...prepare to have a lot of patience. You will be relying on the elevators to get from one deck to another...and they can be packed with people (who can use the stairs, but choose not to) who might not be so nice & thoughtful. You should have a special needs letter in your cabin waiting for you...telling you where all the handicap public restrooms are....keep that handy. Study the deck plans before you set sail, so you have an idea where venues and elevators are. Try to plan everything from home...like booking dinners, shows and excursion reservations. The less you have to do on the ship...the better. Be prepared to be vocal and an advocate for your mother....the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Always read the Carnival Fun Times newsletter daily to see what activities are happening and plan accordingly. Let the little things roll off your back and enjoy your cruise.
Another issue on Carnival is w/c accessible areas in the main theater. I did not get to see a single show because there were so few w/c spots. I was really angry.
With Carnival....they have a few different variations of a handicap accessible cabin. 1. Full-Turn access cabin for a wheelchair 2. Modified Accessible Cabin (regular cabin with handicap bathroom) But with all handicap cabins...there are no lips. All with flat / slight incline. No worries. If you go to our playlist and select " Carnival Cruising "........you will find a video entitled: " Handicap cabin types Including Carnival, Royal Caribbean & NCL "
Cruising with wheels Thank you ... as long as the modified accessible cabins have the slope, he'll be good ... I'll watch your video too ... thanx again
I am going on our 1st cruise in March 2023 i have 1 leg can not stand it be on carnival pride you know anything about there rooms how do i get help change they want me in one of 32 inch rooms i need full bath room handicap and i slide out my scooter on bed
My husband has a bone condition that makes him a fall risk. He has a cane, but no wheelchair. He uses a bench to shower in our home. I was thinking of booking an accessible room because we are worried about him slipping. We just do not want people to be upset, but he has very brittle bones and a slip is major for him.
You definitely should. A cruise ship with thousands of passengers rushing back and forth through the ship can be very dangerous for someone with your husband's condition. Even in my wheelchair...people knock into me or fall on me...cause they just aren't aware of their surroundings.
FAC is the accessibility aspect of the cabin...not the size of the cabin. Full Access Cabin = wider doorway to get into the cabin with a wheelchair or scooter. Large enough are to maneuver & turn around......wider doorway to access the bathroom, with a roll-in shower & bench....a tilted mirror, etc.... That's a basic FAC. However.....your cabin may be " larger " if you're not in an inside handicap cabin, but in a balcony handicap or in a mini-suite handicap cabin or in a more expensive handicap luxury cabin.
Thank you for this video!! Have been binge watching the past couple weeks!! Just had an Ambulatory Accessible stateroom V5048 on Koningsdam last month...interesting part was they emailed that a shower chair would be delivered but when we arrived, it had a built in fold down chair in the shower...nobody in the accessible dept knew this.. & one lady even said it was a roll in shower...no, she was obvi talking about the fully accessible...I sent them a pic of the shower chair, it's still not changed on their website, but that's the thing...sometimes u just don't find things out until u are on the ship, maybe more so on a newer ship? sideways room was good, lots of floor space, normal size door tho, (was ok for my small scooter) huge step in bathroom & balcony..even bigger than other ships normal room steps, I still think there are not enough accessible rooms on the ships..ncl was the best...nice accessible dept lady upgraded us from gtd inside on last min booking to an aft minisuite, on the Escape automatic front door, automatic bathroom door too!
We're glad you found us and are enjoying our videos. So many people don't realize what is entailed for someone with mobility issues. We SO have to be diligent when booking a cabin, to make sure it's correct. We too, think NCL is great. Glad you got that upgrade ..........happy cruising !!!!
Cruising with wheels Happy cruising to you too!! Am excited for your next trip on the Jade, we sailed her last year from Venice b4 her dry dock, now u have USB ports next to bed!!
NCL Dawn disabled room was the worst . The room was small ,smelled like urine . Balcony was the worst , rusty,dirty. Could not go on the balcony with the wheelchair ,too small. ♿️ The bathroom was terrible. We paid the most and was the worst . Joy was wonderful.
That is sad to hear !!! What a disappointment !!! And yet, the NCL Joy was great....good news on that. It just goes to show, what we always tell cruisers...." sometimes it's just a crap shoot...on the ship, the crew, the food, etc..... !! "
Can I please say, that, it is not the cabin/stateroom which is disabled. It is the person/people who vacation in these cabins/staterooms who are disabled (myself included - I am a full-time wheelchair user), so, to say "disabled cabins" is completely wrong. Can you please change your wording when relating to "ACCESSIBLE cabins/staterooms"? Thank You.
First off, you are watching a 5 year old video. Just 1 of over 850 videos that our 14k+ subscribers enjoy!! In the video, Frank said "handicap room" twice. Its a shame your feel that you have to be the "language police" when clearly everyone who watches us knew exactly what we were and are speaking about..... whether it be handicap or disabled or accessible. We would NEVER comment 1 of your 30 videos or call you out on your terminology on your channel and try to embarrass you in front of your 16 subscribers. Please focus on YOUR channel and content and not be the self appointment "RUclips Monitor".
Let me say you both are a AMAZING! My mother is a stroke survivor. She walks with a cane but she is paralyzed on one side and I promised myself that I'd figure out a way to take her on a real vacation where she could be independent. Your video not only helped me book the correct room for her needs (Fac-say with Carnival) then you did a video on renting mobility devices that could be delivered to your cabin... omg that nugget of information was everything I needed. Although she only needs a scooter for the grocery store she would definitely need it onboard and at port I was able to reserve one. Our port sucks (Norfolk Va) so this will be interesting lol. All I need now is someones credit card to pay for all of this LOL 😂. Thank you again.
You are so awesome to take your mom on a cruise !! We are glad to have been a small part of you getting her there. Have an awesome time and let us know how it all went !! Please send pics !!
I just got off the Carnival Magic. Everything was great but if I had to complain about 1 thing it would be this...I am in a wheelchair and I noticed that there weren't that many wheelchair accessible public bathrooms on the ship. I only found 2. So anytime I had to go to the bathroom, I had to leave my group for an extra 20 min than what it would normally take me so I could go find a bathroom and there wasn't a handicapped nearby all the time. A few times I just ended up going back to my room to use the restroom. Thank you for your info!!!
That's why we study the deck plans of every ship and count the # of HC public bathrooms. That's at the top of our decision making list. The days of being on a cruise ship with only 2-3 HC public bathrooms is over for us. Live and learn.
@@Cruisingwithwheels yes good advice. That was a cruise we booked because our friends invited us and when they did they were already booked on it. But from now on that is something I'm going to research before I book.
Thank you so much for your videos. Recently my husband and I have booked a cruise thru a travel agent. Sad to say she did not do a good job. She did not check for a FAC-SSA for my husband. I did not know until I saw your video about the special needs form.
So glad you found us. Hope your next cruise is flawless!!
Very good information thanks guys.
Could you also possibly do an updated video on this subject especially with the modification and new ships coming out.
The info is pretty much still the same...but we'll double check.
Brandon from @TheWeekendCruiser recommended your channel to me. You two are awesome! I realize this is an older video, but the info was very helpful. Thank you, and your outtakes cracked me up 😂😂
Awesome! Thank you!
C-6 incomplete tetra-plegic here. Thank you so much for the information gentlemen. I am happy to hear Norwegian CL is so accessible. Safe travels.
Our pleasure! We rate NCL the most accessible cruise line !!
I spoke to the Special Need Desk at Carnival today. I suggested they make Cruising with Wheels required viewing for training of their employees. It is not enough that they know what the cruise lines require. Your videos can teach them some empathy . This is something they can't learn in a rule book. No noe is teaching it better than you two. s
Thanks Minna !! You are so right....we ALL need to educate people on disability issues.
Cruising with wheels wow
Thank you this was such a BIG HELP......
You are very welcome Pam !!
Great job guys. Well done.
Thanks !
This is wonderful information. Thank you so much. I want to go on a cruise but handicap rooms was a concern. Now I feel I can maybe start planning
You are so very welcome. Glad we could help Bobbie.
doing a great job for everyone in a wheelchair. excellent info guys........cheers.
We aim to please !! If we don't look out for ourselves, who will ? LOL We enjoy filming all the information we can find, to help out our cruising friends.
Thank you so much for this information. Took a cruise about 5 years ago and I was not disabled yet. Best vacation ever I will definitely go again. Still adjusting to progressive loss of mobility and with autoimmune disease as the cause assistance needed can vary widely at times. Also the needs involved with immune suppression medication I found information for Carnival a protocol for storing and using injections/and/or refrigerated medication. This definitely gave peace of mind if I were to flare or be injured from overactivity (pretty likely lol) Also knowing I can have shower seat (regular use) and grab bars (intermittent) without taking away from a wheelchair user makes the choice guilt free.
Welcome !
This helps out a lot for I am wheelchair bound.
Thanks Joseph....glad it was helpful.
You have been very helpful, greatly appreciated your help.
Glad to help. Please consider subscribing!!
Thanks for the video. A stroke has left me in a a motorized wheelchair . We are cruising in December on the Mardi grass for have a FAC cabin reserved
You'll love the Mardi Gras David...have an awesome time !!
Thank you!!!! Although I use a walker, it's a godsend that the cruise lines are getting with the program concerning people with disabilities. Kudos to you guys for doing this video!! I believe you are the only you tubers that give info for people with disabilities.
You’re welcome Tommy.
I would never have looked up a video like this before but now we have a 16yr old son who was in a horrible car accident last September and is paralyzed from the chest down. We have 5 other kids,ranging 9yr -19yr. So a cruise would be great for all ages in our family. Just hoping by next summer 2022,my son will be wanting to do this. Thank you for this very detailed video.
We are so sorry to hear about your son. We're glad that you found us on RUclips....and we were able to help out.
I have just discovered your channel , so just subscribed .You were recommended by morgan on the unofficial travel guide .Its great for someone like me , as I'm in a wheelchair and I so want to go on a cruise . Really enjoyed this video and the few others ive seen .Great to hear from other people who have the same issues mobilitywise , whilst having a sense of humour lol. Keep up the good work guys !
Thanks Julie....and welcome to the Cruising with Wheels family !!! Morgan is a sweetheart for recommending us to you !! We post videos every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.......even while we're away on a cruise. We look forward to any comments, suggestions & questions you might have. Keep watching & enjoy !!!
I cruise in a wheelchair as well - this video was EXTREMELY helpful!!!
We're glad you found it helpful. It makes it all worthwhile !!!
Once again another informative video loved it thank you very much guys keep up the good work. Jr and Andrea...
Hey Jr. !!! We always try to film what we think others want to know. Glad you enjoy them. Travel safe & cruise often, our # 1 fan !!!
Amazing info. I was just talking about accessible room with my sister. We are both on walking canes so we have a tendency to leave the accessible rooms for those who need it the most we get around very wonderfully however my biggest pet peeve is how low the toilets are which is very stressful on my knees so I've decided whether it's a hotel room or a cruise ship I'm going to start ordering the accessible rooms thank you so much for the information it was very informative
Hi Pamela !! You're very welcome. We're glad you enjoyed the video and it helped you out in the future. Happy cruising !!!!
Going on RCCL in January 2019 Allure of the seas. I am a recent left leg amputee and need a wheelchair to get around. Your videos are as much entertaining and useful. If I like my cruising experience, I think you convinced me to try NCL next time!
I say, try them all !! You'll find the one you like the best !
You guys are AWESOME! I am partially mobile , can walk in cabin but need wc or scooter for any distance. I can use an ambulatory accessible
Cabin and do. Thank you for paving the way for so many others💕🌹❤️😻🚢⚓️🌴😀
That's awesome !!! Every cruise, we see so many more cruisers with mobility issues and are heartened that they don't let their health issues hold them back.
What a great help!! Thank You 😊! Your information was right on for me. I first cruise will be more fun because of your help.
Thanks Janet !!
Really great video! Question - where are the wall plugs in these cruise ships (how low or high are they in the wall)? Also, what voltage are they?
The cabin outlets are generally at the desk. Cabins are pretty much equipped with both standard European 220/230 volt AC and standard North American 110 volts AC outlets. The outlet in the bathroom is for the sole purpose of an electric razor and a sign plaque to that, is affixed to the wall above it.
Thanks I'm taking notes learning a lot
Good job Sara......more information coming soon !!
Great info guys. Keep fighting the good fight for people with disability!🙂
Thanks Barry !!
Celebrity offers amazing accessibility! Placing your key card near the cabin door sensor will allow the door to open for you at entrance. Lightly elbow or fist bumping the sensor from the inside opens the door automatically as well. The balconies are also accessible as are the cabin restroom. It’s unfortunate how limited these rooms are in availability.
I’m going to check out NCL next! My fiancé is a C3/C4 quad so thanks for sharing this helpful video!!
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You guys are awesome I love your videos
Thanks so much !!
Thank you, Great Job!!
Thanks Amanda !!1
do they let you bring on hoyer lifts?
They will not allow you to bring your own as far as we know. They do however allow you to rent one for the duration or the cruise from the approved company the cruise line you are traveling on uses. You will have to check with whom that is by calling the special needs department of whatever cruise line you are booked with.
I had excursion busses like greyhound trailways they all had seven steps
yup
Great info! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thanks!
You're welcome !!
Can you update for some of the new ships with Royal and Carnival? Also can you include information about people who are renting mobility scooters
Will put it on our video list...thanks !
Awesome vid
Thanks !!! Glad you enjoyed it !!
Love your videos guys! We just booked a fully accessible room on the carnival sunrise for my wife's parents! We're so pumped, since his muscular dystrophy has progressed, they haven't traveled in over 10 years, and this will be their be first cruise! Keep up the awesome work! On a side note, have you been to Bermuda? And if so any tips? We'll be there in September.
I will say I've learned a lot the in 5 years, we finally helped get him back into golf as a former coworker run it local stand up and play foundation.... The other day when I asked her dad if he was pumped for the cruise, he was more interested in golfing lol... Love it!
We have not been to Bermuda yet. We just booked it on RCCL for June 2020.
@@Cruisingwithwheels you guys should come with us on Carnival in September out of NYC! 🤩 We'd be cruising the stars!
Sorry but we already have a cruise scheduled from NYC in September on NCL!!
I'm so glad I found you guys. I'm wheelchair bound and your information is wonderful! I'm wondering if you know where I can find pictures or videos of the accessible cabins. Just an update on the Segways with Carnival. They now allow Segways on the ship for use only in port. You can not use them on the ship.
If you go to our main RUclips page and click on " Playlists " ........you will find all our " Cabin Tours " playlist.
We traveled on Discovery Princess (2022) with push wheelchair. ALL of the corridors ALWAYS had cleaning carts blocking them. It was very frustrating. Sometimes my wife was able to get out of the chair, collapse it, push through. But, whe now has an electric scooter which, obviously, is NOT colapsable (easily!). Have you had this kind of problem?
Of course
Just robe-watched this video...12-26-18... Kevin... I have been listening to a book series.. The man character,,,a police officer... uses the word “traverse” all the time. Each time I hear it, I thunk of you.. it’s a fun word..
Definitely becoming the " word of the year " !!
I have a stoma, so where do I put my bag waste when I change my bag?
This is something you will alert the special needs team prior to sailing so they will be prepared for you once you board.
Luv u’all. Any info on Holland America ?
Here is a link to our Holland America Playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLDv1vlbpn5BVkuV1RKihGOU24uE9ZkYOt
I'm certainly glad to hear that Carnival isn't carrying passengers down the ladder ( in my wheelchair, no less) anymore. I was terrified. When my day was over. I got back on the ship (the same way). Never left the ship again the rest of the day! My family went without me.
Same here....NO WAY, NO HOW !!!
I had a big accessible inside cabin on msc virtuosa last year
Cool
You guys rock
Thanks
Which NCL & Carnival boats are the most updated for wheelchair bound guests are there any areas you cannot access?
We find the NCL is the best for mobility issues. But if you are looking at Carnival or any line really, the newer the ship the better it will be!
Hello! I've just started watching your videos and I really enjoy them.😊 My DH & I are still new to cruising, having been on one with Royal and have two booked (one each on Royal's Oasis & Princess' Regal). My main question is - do you have any info on Princess Accessible balconies or deluxe accessible balconies for 3 people? We are wanting to bring our teenage daughter on our Princess Cruise but am not sure if 3 in an accessible will work. I know it does in Royal but I can't find much on Regal Princess. I have OI (brittle bone/collagen disorder) and use a scooter on board and also need an accessible bathroom. I'm wondering if we should still go ahead and try Princess or cancel our booking and go with Royal or NCL - which I can find more info on accessible balconies. Having a balcony is a dream for DH & I so we really want to be able to stick with that type of cabin. Any and all advice/info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you both so much for your time. Happy travels!😊🚢
Hi Rachael !! We don't have much info on Princess Accessible balconies. If you have already booked these two cruises, I suggest you call your travel agent or Princess direct, and ask them. They will probably get you the info you need faster than we can. Happy cruising !!
I have sailed on Disney princess and Norwegian . i think the cabins are great for my son . i have stayed in inside and a ocean view
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Thank you for the insight you provide in your videos! I am a below-knee amputee and I'm planning my first cruise...with Carnival in February 2019. Wearing my prosthesis is usually a nightmare so I rely heavily on my cheelchair. I know that I will need a FAC room. Do you know if carnival has FAC suites? Also, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to bring my own manual wheelchair, or rent one? I'm concerned about air travel with my chair, getting from airport to ship, etc. I'm both excited and nervous, not sure what to expect!
We're pretty sure carnival has FAC Suites, like the other cruise lines. You can bring your own wheelchair, like I do OR rent one...the rental company will have it in your cabin waiting for you. If you don't bring your own wheelchair, you're at the mercy of relying on wheelchairs at the airport and at the cruise terminal. You'll get priority boarding on the airplane....1st one on. However, you'll be the last one off, because the'll have to get your wheelchair pulled from luggage cargo. We always use a private car service to pick us up at the airport & get us to the ship. We order an SUV big enough & let them know that one passenger is in a wheelchair. If you're looking to just bet a cruise transport bus......they can fold up your wheelchair & store it underneath with everyone's luggage.....if you can get up the 3-4 steps to the bus. Or grab a cab...you'll need a cab " van " to accommodate you.
@@Cruisingwithwheels Thank you very much! Looking forward to traveling. You guys are the best!
Thanks Sabrina !! Remember, that it's the fear of the unknown that makes you worry.
My mother is paralyzed from the chest down, and we're going to the Bahamas in November on Carnival Liberty. Do you have any tips, guidance or suggestions? I want the process to be as smooth as possible for her. She DID book a handicapped accessible balcony room... Any feedback would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. 😊
Our 1st advice would be...prepare to have a lot of patience. You will be relying on the elevators to get from one deck to another...and they can be packed with people (who can use the stairs, but choose not to) who might not be so nice & thoughtful. You should have a special needs letter in your cabin waiting for you...telling you where all the handicap public restrooms are....keep that handy. Study the deck plans before you set sail, so you have an idea where venues and elevators are. Try to plan everything from home...like booking dinners, shows and excursion reservations. The less you have to do on the ship...the better. Be prepared to be vocal and an advocate for your mother....the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Always read the Carnival Fun Times newsletter daily to see what activities are happening and plan accordingly. Let the little things roll off your back and enjoy your cruise.
Another issue on Carnival is w/c accessible areas in the main theater. I did not get to see a single show because there were so few w/c spots. I was really angry.
You are so right !! Same experience here.
Is there a lip or threshold into the bathroom on Carnival AAC rooms? My elderly father (91) cannot step up 8" into a standard bathroom. Thank you
With Carnival....they have a few different variations of a handicap accessible cabin. 1. Full-Turn access cabin for a wheelchair 2. Modified Accessible Cabin (regular cabin with handicap bathroom) But with all handicap cabins...there are no lips. All with flat / slight incline. No worries. If you go to our playlist and select " Carnival Cruising "........you will find a video entitled: " Handicap cabin types Including Carnival, Royal Caribbean & NCL "
Cruising with wheels Thank you ... as long as the modified accessible cabins have the slope, he'll be good ... I'll watch your video too ... thanx again
You're welcome !!
I am going on our 1st cruise in March 2023 i have 1 leg can not stand it be on carnival pride you know anything about there rooms how do i get help change they want me in one of 32 inch rooms i need full bath room handicap and i slide out my scooter on bed
You should book a "Full Turn Access" Handicap accessible cabin.
@@Cruisingwithwheels Thank you i will be safe
I have a friend that is in a power wheelchair and she needs a fully accessible stateroom that she can fully turn around and get around the room
That's why it's so important to book the correct cabin.
Cruising with wheels we are going on a cruise in October I think. And we’re staying in the same stateroom
Cruising with wheels her power chair have to come with a charger. This power chair has I think 6 wheels on it, but she confined in it
My husband has a bone condition that makes him a fall risk. He has a cane, but no wheelchair. He uses a bench to shower in our home. I was thinking of booking an accessible room because we are worried about him slipping. We just do not want people to be upset, but he has very brittle bones and a slip is major for him.
You definitely should. A cruise ship with thousands of passengers rushing back and forth through the ship can be very dangerous for someone with your husband's condition. Even in my wheelchair...people knock into me or fall on me...cause they just aren't aware of their surroundings.
FAC cabin is the biggest cabin?
FAC is the accessibility aspect of the cabin...not the size of the cabin. Full Access Cabin = wider doorway to get into the cabin with a wheelchair or scooter. Large enough are to maneuver & turn around......wider doorway to access the bathroom, with a roll-in shower & bench....a tilted mirror, etc.... That's a basic FAC. However.....your cabin may be " larger " if you're not in an inside handicap cabin, but in a balcony handicap or in a mini-suite handicap cabin or in a more expensive handicap luxury cabin.
Thank you for this video!! Have been binge watching the past couple weeks!! Just had an Ambulatory Accessible stateroom V5048 on Koningsdam last month...interesting part was they emailed that a shower chair would be delivered but when we arrived, it had a built in fold down chair in the shower...nobody in the accessible dept knew this.. & one lady even said it was a roll in shower...no, she was obvi talking about the fully accessible...I sent them a pic of the shower chair, it's still not changed on their website, but that's the thing...sometimes u just don't find things out until u are on the ship, maybe more so on a newer ship? sideways room was good, lots of floor space, normal size door tho, (was ok for my small scooter) huge step in bathroom & balcony..even bigger than other ships normal room steps, I still think there are not enough accessible rooms on the ships..ncl was the best...nice accessible dept lady upgraded us from gtd inside on last min booking to an aft minisuite, on the Escape automatic front door, automatic bathroom door too!
We're glad you found us and are enjoying our videos. So many people don't realize what is entailed for someone with mobility issues. We SO have to be diligent when booking a cabin, to make sure it's correct. We too, think NCL is great. Glad you got that upgrade ..........happy cruising !!!!
Cruising with wheels Happy cruising to you too!! Am excited for your next trip on the Jade, we sailed her last year from Venice b4 her dry dock, now u have USB ports next to bed!!
We're very excited and can't wait to see the redo !!! Plus, it will be a combination cruise for Halloween & my 60th birthday !! What a treat !!
I need a newer of this video 😢
Thanks...will do !!
You said crew members can’t carry someone to a tender boat, but are family members allowed to for a child in a wheelchair?
Possibly...but we'd suggest you check with the cruise ship.
I absolutely hate that word handicap/handicapped I find it so insulting....... mobility compromised is much better
To each his own.
Lol ,my husband too hate that word , don’t know why .
Fir me bath tubs are sFer than showers
Thanks !
NCL Dawn disabled room was the worst . The room was small ,smelled like urine . Balcony was the worst , rusty,dirty. Could not go on the balcony with the wheelchair ,too small. ♿️ The bathroom was terrible. We paid the most and was the worst . Joy was wonderful.
That is sad to hear !!! What a disappointment !!! And yet, the NCL Joy was great....good news on that. It just goes to show, what we always tell cruisers...." sometimes it's just a crap shoot...on the ship, the crew, the food, etc..... !! "
What cabin number was it?
Can I please say, that, it is not the cabin/stateroom which is disabled. It is the person/people who vacation in these cabins/staterooms who are disabled (myself included - I am a full-time wheelchair user), so, to say "disabled cabins" is completely wrong. Can you please change your wording when relating to "ACCESSIBLE cabins/staterooms"? Thank You.
First off, you are watching a 5 year old video. Just 1 of over 850 videos that our 14k+ subscribers enjoy!! In the video, Frank said "handicap room" twice. Its a shame your feel that you have to be the "language police" when clearly everyone who watches us knew exactly what we were and are speaking about..... whether it be handicap or disabled or accessible. We would NEVER comment 1 of your 30 videos or call you out on your terminology on your channel and try to embarrass you in front of your 16 subscribers. Please focus on YOUR channel and content and not be the self appointment "RUclips Monitor".
@@Cruisingwithwheelsl 👍 agree 💯 l don't see anything wrong with your title....❤